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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, Jake, knowing the grand jurors are not yet selected and will likely see this news broadcast on TV that evening, reminds interviewers of what?
(a) They might rule it took place in the heat of the moment.
(b) They might find he was temporarily insane.
(c) They might not be able to come to a decision.
(d) They might not indict.

2. What is Jake Brigance accustomed to doing on his office balcony?
(a) Have a cup of coffee.
(b) Light a cigar.
(c) Play his harmonica.
(d) Have a shot of quality bourbon.

3. Jake Brigance advises deputies that Billy Ray Cobb could receive life plus 40 years if he is convicted on all charges, and could be paroled how soon if Tonya lives?
(a) 13 years.
(b) 25 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) No parole.

4. When interviewed by TV journalists the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, what does Jake tell them a Mississippi jury has as options when trying capital murder?
(a) Manslaughter with immediate parole, capital murder for life, and not guilty.
(b) Manslaughter for 20 years, capital murder for life or death, and guilty.
(c) Manslaughter for 20 years, capital murder for life or death, and not guilty.
(d) Manslaughter for 25 years, capital murder for life or death, and not guilty.

5. Where do Rufus Buckley's political ambitions lead him to?
(a) District Judge.
(b) State Attorney.
(c) Governorship.
(d) Washington, D.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jake Brigance view the Carl Lee Hailey murder trial?

2. When a Memphis TV crew requests to be allowed to film the trial, what does Judge Willard Bullard do?

3. Who is Rocky Childers?

4. How long does the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard last?

5. How many murder trials has Jake Brigance served as the defense counsel prior to the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard?

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